Posted by RustyGirl at spider-wj062.proxy.aol.com on May 31, 2000 at 21:17:13:
Greetings and salutations. I am unaware of the fact on whether or not you remember me, for it will be almost two years since I have met you. In the very begining to Oct. in 1998 you're store was located a few blocks away from its currently location. I was just a visitor to Red Bank that day and went through a great deal to be able to get back to your store and purchase a book before you closed. However, unaware to me your closing hour was 6pm and I was twenty-two minutes late in getting there, but you let me in anyway bacause I was unsure if I would ever be able to make it back. Not wanting to make a big deal of getting to meet someone that I look up to, I was willing to take my purchase and leave with a thank you, however the gentleman that was working with you that evening asked if I wanted an autograph, so I agreed and you signed my book. I was never able to have a conversation with you like I would have, but I am hoping to do so sometime in the future. You see, Mr. Smith. You are my insperation. I am currently a full time student at Ocean County College[hoping one day to attend Monmouth U] going for my AA in Liberal Arts. After I graduate from there I hope to move on and recieve my BFA with a major study in film and video. Unsure of how to go about all this and getting started in the business, I am turning to you for some guidence and possible advice. It would be an honor and a great appriciation to have such a thing. I thank you for that moment you allowed me two years ago and end with a note that your baby is extremely adorable. I especially love the first and last pictures. Thank you.
-Jen-